Tara Bender

Tara Bender has a diverse work experience history. Tara most recently worked at FORCE Communications as an Art Director, starting in September 2022. Before that, they were an Associate Art Director at FORCE Communications from May 2019 to September 2022. Prior to their time at FORCE Communications, Tara worked as a Marketing & Design Coordinator at Capstone Administrators from November 2014 to May 2019. Tara also held the role of Graphic Designer at World Next Door, Inc. from February 2013 to November 2014. Additionally, Tara worked as a Publication Designer at Gannett Design Studio, Asbury Park from January 2012 to February 2013. Tara has also gained experience in various roles at IU School of Journalism, including Interim Graduate Studies Coordinator, Lab Assistant, Publications Intern, Lab Instructor: Visual Communications, and Assistant Instructor: Foundations of Public Relations. Other past positions include Marketing Design Intern at Solution Tree, Freelance Writer at The Hoosier Times, and Front Desk Concierge at CENTURY 21 Scheetz. Tara's early work experience includes teaching as a 7th Grade English Teacher at the Tennessee Department of Education from August 2006 to May 2009.

Tara Bender's education history includes completing an Interior Design Certificate program at Parsons School of Design - The New School from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, they earned a Master's degree in Journalism from Indiana University Bloomington in 2011. Tara'sundergraduate education was at Taylor University, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in English Education from 2002 to 2006.